I’m not what you’d call an action movie kind of woman. I’ve never really seen the point of going to the cinema to watch people hurtling about, making a mess and yelling. I can get that at home any day of the week. Fighty films just seem pointless, ditto chases and jumping out and ambushing […]
International Women’s Day – what does making it happen really mean?
A Sunday ponder: International Women’s Day. What’s it all about? Of course I’m in support, why wouldn’t I be? Obviously, it’s important and, without doubt, the rights of women, their safety and equality should be at the top of everyone’s agenda. There are women and girls in the world who can’t get education, who are […]
What’s the point of feminism when so many men are shit?
It was magical. Sunlight made the mountain snow sparkle and the only sound was boots crunching. Boots crunching and people talking. Three women were chatting – intelligent, successful women enjoying the stunning Scottish scenery, respite from the festive round and the chance to climb a hill. What were these women discussing? They might have been […]
Time off for your period – don’t be bloody ridiculous
Astonished. Really, I am. Apparently 42 per cent of people* think women should have paid leave every month during their period. (*Not a controlled and scientific survey, but the result from the nutsometer that is the This Morning Twitter vote. But still…)The idea came about because Gedis Grudzinskas, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, thinks it will boost […]
Choking on a slice of girl cake…
Talk about being in two minds about something.Boy Three has been spending a lot of time lately considering his forthcoming fifth birthday. It’s not til June, but it’s already looming large. I suppose when you’ve only had four birthdays, they are a pretty big deal. After discussing the options he seems to have settled on a fancy […]